The owner or caretaker of any dog determined to be dangerous pursuant to the provisions of the City Code shall comply with the following regulations:
1. No person owning, harboring or having care of a dangerous dog may permit such dog to go outside of its kennel or pen unless the dog is securely leashed on a leash no longer than 4 feet in length.
2. No person may permit a dangerous dog to be kept on a chain, rope, leash or similar restraining device outside its kennel or pen unless a person competent to govern the animal is in physical control of the restraining device and remains in position to control the dog at all times. The dog may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts and buildings.
3. No dangerous dog may be kept on a porch, patio or in any part of a house or structure on the premises of the owner or caretaker that would allow the dog to exit the building on its own volition, except through a door leading directly to a pen or kennel.
4. No dangerous dog may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or doors are the only obstacle preventing the dog from exiting the structure.
5. The owner of a dangerous dog must successfully complete a dog behavior modification course at owner’s expense instructed by a licensed or certified dog behavior specialist within 60 days after receiving notification declaring the dog dangerous. The owner shall be required to provide a copy of proof of successful completion of the course to the Chief of Police and the proof shall include certification or receipt bearing the name of the instructor and the dates of instruction.
6. The owner of a dangerous dog must microchip the dog at the owner’s expense within 60 days after receiving notification declaring the dog dangerous in addition to licensing the pet in accordance with Chapter 56 of this Code in order to assist in locating the dangerous dog should it be found at large.